The correlation between meridians and viscera is the key content of the meridian theory in acupuncture medicine.This paper introduces the close relationship between the meridians running on the body surface and viscera from ancient literature

modern experimental studies(such as acupoint sensitization

neuro-endocrine-immune networks

etc.)

and clinical application in the treatment of various conditions with acupuncture

moxibustion

Guasha(scraping)therapies

etc.We also presented some related research ideas(i.e.

taking the clinical treatment as the forerunner

paying more attention to multi-disciplinary integration

combining clinical and basic research together

doing research from tridimensional point of review

and making full use of advanced technology

etc.)in order to provide a possibly favorable help for researchers to further reveal the scientific mechanisms underlying correlation between the meridian and viscera in the future.